North Salinas High School

55 Kip Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,104 students in grades 9-12, North Salinas High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : 25%
  • : 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Salinas High School's student population of 2,104 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,104 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of North Salinas High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
25%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Salinas High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
50%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Salinas High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
91%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in North Salinas High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in North Salinas High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
2%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in North Salinas High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.17
This chart display the diversity score of North Salinas High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of North Salinas High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Salinas High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Salinas High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are North Salinas High School often compared to?
North Salinas High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Everett Alvarez High School, Salinas High School, Alisal High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Salinas High School?
The graduation rate of North Salinas High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Salinas High School?
2,104 students attend North Salinas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Salinas High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Salinas High School?
North Salinas High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Salinas High School offer ?
North Salinas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Salinas High School part of?
North Salinas High School is part of Salinas Union High School District.

School Reviews

5   9/23/2008
The academic programs are good and simple. Sports, music, and other extracurricular activies are of easy access
- Posted by Student/Alumni - coolg

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : 25%
  • : 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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